Summary:
The 60076 zip code in Illinois is home to two middle schools: Old Orchard Junior High School and Oliver McCracken Middle School. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and are part of the Skokie School District 68 and Skokie School District 73-5, respectively.
Based on the available data, Oliver McCracken Middle School appears to be the standout school in this area. It is ranked significantly higher than Old Orchard Junior High School in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, placing in the top 188 out of 1,368 Illinois middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year, compared to Old Orchard's ranking of 368. Oliver McCracken has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Old Orchard has a 3-star rating. Additionally, Oliver McCracken's test scores are significantly higher than Old Orchard's across all subjects and grade levels, with 80.1% of Oliver McCracken students proficient or better in ELA compared to 63.3% at Old Orchard.
The data also suggests that Oliver McCracken Middle School has a more socioeconomically advantaged student population, with a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (35.06%) compared to Old Orchard (59.41%). Furthermore, Oliver McCracken spends significantly more per student ($27,662) compared to Old Orchard ($21,960), which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. While both schools have similar chronic absenteeism rates, Oliver McCracken has a lower student-teacher ratio of 9.4 compared to 12.7 at Old Orchard.
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